FRIENDS OF THE PLYMOUTH POUND: April 3

Friends of the Plymouth Pound was recently awarded a $7,000 grant from the PETCO Foundation to continue its annual Friends Helping Friends spaying and neutering program.

MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, MA

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Posted Apr. 4, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Apr 4, 2013 at 4:10 AM

Posted Apr. 4, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Apr 4, 2013 at 4:10 AM

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Friends of the Plymouth Pound was recently awarded a $7,000 grant from the PETCO Foundation to continue its annual Friends Helping Friends spaying and neutering program. This is the third year that PETCO Foundation has awarded FPP the funds to offer pet owners in the community discounted prices on this much needed surgery for their feline friends. Cat overpopulation is a tremendous problem and FPP volunteers have attempted to make a significant difference in the numbers of kittens born in this area since the group was established in 1984. With the assistance of the PETCO Foundation grant the Friends are offering $10 feline spay/neuter surgery in the month of April. Call 508-224-6651 to set up an appointment.

Moo Moo was found as a stray. A nice couple fed him for a year and then decided this winter was a good a time to take him inside. He is good with the other cats at the Adoption Center and is a joy to the volunteers. He took some time to adjust to his new environment and kept to himself for several weeks, but he’s now out and about and enjoying all of the TLC he’s receiving.

Scotty is a 6-year-old Lhasa Apso who has been in foster care at a local Doggie Day Care for three weeks. He’s having a wonderful time with the other dogs and Scotty also does well with felines. He will need an adult-only home or a home with older children, because small children proved to be a problem in his previous home. He has no patience for high activity, so would be perfect for a less active environment. He would love to be a couch potato with his new family.

The Adoption Center at the Independence Mall (next to Sears) is open daily from 10 a.m to noon and 4 to 6 p.m.

The Friends of the Plymouth Pound Pet Food Bank at the Adoption Center has both dog and cat food available to those who need a bit of assistance. Bags are available at the center. The Pet Food Bank is also open from 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. daily.